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Citroen C5 Aircross vs Vauxhall Astra - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (210 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (29100 £ vs 25200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 Aircross or Vauxhall Astra?

Citroen C5 Aircross

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Vauxhall Astra

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

C5 Aircross

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Vauxhall Astra has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £ , while the Citroen C5 Aircross costs 29100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3943 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Vauxhall Astra manages with 2.20 L and is therefore somewhat more efficient than the Citroen C5 Aircross with 2.50 L. The difference is about 0.30 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Vauxhall Astra: with 15.40 kWh per 100 km, it’s somewhat more efficient than the Citroen C5 Aircross with 17 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.60 kWh.

As for electric range, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs to a small extent better – achieving up to 520 km, about 101 km more than the Vauxhall Astra.

Astra

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Astra has a slight edge – offering 225 HP compared to 210 HP. That’s roughly 15 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.30 s. That’s about 0.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Astra performs barely noticeable better – reaching 235 km/h, while the Citroen C5 Aircross tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Astra pulls somewhat stronger with 360 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm difference.

C5 Aircross

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is clearly perceptible lighter – 1341 kg compared to 1629 kg. The difference is around 288 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers evident more room – 565 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 143 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs a bit better – up to 1668 L, which is about 329 L more than the Vauxhall Astra.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Astra slight takes the win – 509 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 38 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Vauxhall Astra proves to be won narrowly and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Vauxhall Astra is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Astra

Vauxhall Astra

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 225 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 6 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.40 kWh
  • Electric Range : 82 - 419 km
Citroen C5 Aircross
Vauxhall Astra

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Citroen C5 Aircross

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The Citroën C5 Aircross feels like a sofa on wheels, delivering a calm, floaty ride and clever packaging that makes life with luggage and kids noticeably easier. Quirky French styling and a supremely practical, family-focused cabin mean it quietly wins hearts by prioritising comfort over showroom bravado.

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Vauxhall Astra

The Opel Astra strikes a neat balance between everyday practicality and engaging handling, so the daily grind suddenly feels a bit less dull. Inside it's intelligently packaged with modern kit and comfortable seating, making it a very sensible pick for buyers who want a dependable hatchback that doesn't take itself too seriously.

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Citroen C5 Aircross
Vauxhall Astra

Costs and Consumption

Price
29100 - 41600 £
Price
25200 - 40500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
15.40 kWh
Electric Range
81 - 520 km
Electric Range
82 - 419 km
Battery Capacity
17.8 - 73 kWh
Battery Capacity
51 kWh
co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
0 - 135 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1629 - 2184 kg
Curb weight
1341 - 1736 kg
Trunk capacity
565 L
Trunk capacity
352 - 422 L
Length
4650 mm
Length
4374 mm
Width
1870 mm
Width
1860 mm
Height
1695 mm
Height
1432 - 1488 mm
Max trunk capacity
1668 L
Max trunk capacity
1268 - 1339 L
Payload
446 - 471 kg
Payload
414 - 509 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 210 HP
Power HP
130 - 225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
170 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 235 km/h
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
107 - 157 kW
Power kW
96 - 165 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C, B
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Vauxhall
What drive types are available for the Citroen C5 Aircross?

The Citroen C5 Aircross is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.